Snow news from Christmas Eve

Some slick spots still might be found on Christmas morning.

This snow covered Santa along Pennsylvania Ave needs to start getting excited about Christmas. Police are reporting crashes on main and secondary roads across York County. (DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- PAUL KUEHNEL)

York, PA -

Seven-year-old Nathan Albin and his 2-year-old brother, Bode, sledded down a hill in their backyard as snow fell on Christmas Eve.

It marked Bode's first time sledding, said his father, Brian Albin of North Codorus Township.

"It's keeping them occupied until bedtime when Santa comes tonight," he said.

The snow started falling by mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve, and National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Tyburski predicted York County would receive one to two inches, with possibly up to three inches in isolated spots.

The forecast also called for some freezing drizzle, he said.

A house on North George Street in Emigsville has dedicated their Christmas Eve luminaries to the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. (Paul Kuehnel - York Daily Record/Sunday News )

The weather service issued a winter weather travel advisory as roads in the area became slick by early evening on Monday. Numerous crashes were reported around York County.

The state's Department of Transportation had all of its trucks out, said Mike Martin, county maintenance manager.

"We canceled a lot of vacations," he said.

Some slick spots could remain during the early morning hours on Christmas Day, but conditions will improve. The high Tuesday is expected to reach 41 degrees, said Alan Reppert, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.com.

Albin said it was a beautiful night out.

"It certainly puts you more in the Christmas spirit," he said.

A white Christmas

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When was the last time York County had a white Christmas?

A trace of snow was reported on Christmas Day in 2010, said Alan Reppert, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.com.

In 2002, 5.6 inches of snow fell on Christmas Day in York County, he said.

An update at 10 p.m.

The state Department of Transportation says Interstate 83, Route 30 and Route 15 are in good shape,

The roads will be cleaned up by midnight. The air temperature at 10 p.m. was 34 degrees, said Gary Ishman, assistant county maintenance manager.

Crews will go home at midnight, and a skeleton crew will return at 4 a.m. to deal with any complaints, if there are any, he said.

Previous Updates

6:45 p.m.

Fire police are controlling traffic from Stoverstown Road to Waltersdorf Road in North Codorus Township.

6:10 p.m.

Police have re-opened Constitution Avenue in New Freedom. Fire police are allowing all traffic to proceed.

6 p.m.

Police are reporting an overturned vehicle at Barrens Road and North Plank Road in Hopewell Township. The crash doesn't involve any injuries.

5:50 p.m.

Police have closed York Haven Road near Grandview Road in Newberry Township. Fire police are directing traffic in the area.

5:30 p.m.

Police are reporting that a car drove an embankment near Goofy's To Go near Spring Grove. No injuries are being reported.

5:20 p.m.The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for York County until 3 a.m. Tuesday. About an inch to 1.5 inches of snow is possible, with isolated spots receiving up to 3 inches, meteorologist Aaron Tyburski said. Travelers should be aware that roads and sidewalks might be slippery.

5 p.m.Snow is now sticking to secondary roads. Some crashes are being reported. Constitution Avenue in New Freedom is closed because of several crashes, according to York County 911.

The state Department of Transportation has all 55 trucks on the road, said Mike Martin, maintenance manager for York County.

"We canceled a lot of vacations," he said.

3 p.m. Snow is falling across much of York County.

The National Weather Service is predicting a half inch or less, and rain and snow could combine tonight. Little or no ice is expected. Christmas Day may see flurries and freezing drizzle early on. Snow is forecast Wednesday morning also, but probably just a coating for the ground.